Episode 17, scene 4.
Matthew Swain comes in the Book Gallery and speaks with Allison.
MS: Playing hookey?
AM: Not exactly. Mother's on a very important mission.
MS: Top secret?
AM: She's buying a new winter coat.
MS: Without consulting you?
AM: I think she can manage.
MS: Well, I think you could help. Who knows. Maybe you might want . . .
AM: I don't need one.
MS: I'd like to see you in something bright this winter.
AM: I've never worn bright colors.
MS: Well, maybe you should.
AM: Maybe I should. Something that will say from far off Allison
Mackenzie is coming.
MS: Now, something I's like to hear.
Uncle Matt . . .
MS: Uh, uh. You said it again.
AM: Uncle Matt, would you mind the store for me, please?
[Allison goes to Les Femmes.]
AM: I thought you needed my expert opinion. I know, who's minding the
store? Uncle Matt's minding the store.
CM: I see. You both thought I needed your expert opinion, huh?
AM: Oh, Mother, this will never do. You're robbing some poor elderly
lady who needs that coat to keep warm and inconspicuous.
CM: It happens to be what they are wearing this season.
AM: I want you to look like next season. No, sorry. It's sweet but
just a little less tailored. Ah, Now this is Constance Mackenzie.
AM Mother, has Dr. Rossi ever been married?
CM: Allison.
AM: The girls at school were wondering.
AM: I like this one. Is that a blush a blush on yonder cheek.
CM: You're fanciful today.
AM: I feel like Juliette's nurse
CM: Juliette was 14. Are you trying to break the budget?
AM: We can economize on something more trivial like food. Do you like it?
CM: Very much.
AM: Then quick, before it melts.
SL: Lovely coat, Constance.
CM: I hate to strike a blow for reality. But I better think about it.
AM: Oh, Mother. Stop thinking.
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